

Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo Gawdat
Mo Gawdat
Slo Mo is a series of conversations hosted by bestselling author and former Chief Business Officer of Google X, Mo Gawdat. With stunning honesty, Mo and some of his wisest friends explore the profound questions we all face in the pursuit of purpose in our lives. Achieving happiness and fulfillment is a lifelong journey, but step one is simple: slow down, and listen.
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Feb 5, 2022 • 51min
Maddy Anholt - How to Identify, Leave, and Recover from a Toxic Relationship (or a Psychopath)
I've been waiting for this conversation. We've all dealt with toxic relationships, one way or another. Few things can be as draining and eventually traumatizing. At the same time, finding yourself controlled by someone whose sole intentions are to destroy you delivers the ultimate wake up call: you're not loving yourself right, and it's time to do the work to make sure this never happens again. Consider this the ultimate guide for spotting and leaving your toxic relationship.Maddy Anholt is a...

Jan 29, 2022 • 45min
Jimmy McLoughlin OBE - How to Find Your Job of the Future and Life as a Stay-at-Home Dad
Today's guest is Jimmy McLoughlin OBE, speaking about one of my favorite topics: the future of jobs.Jimmy is the former Special Adviser to the UK Prime Minister on business, specifically technology & entrepreneurship. During a period of momentous political change Jimmy helped shape the British government’s relationship with domestic and international businesses, and witnessed firsthand the dynamic between industry leaders, entrepreneurs and policy-makers.Jimmy is passionate about helping ...

Jan 22, 2022 • 1h 17min
Yanis Varoufakis - What Does a Fair and Equal Society Actually Look Like?
Today's guest is Yanis Varoufakis, the world renowned economist, member of the Hellenic parliament, and former Greek finance minister who’s been called the “rockstar politician who took on the EU.” This was an absolutely mind blowing conversation, and I recommend approaching it like the most enlightening and enjoyable economics class you'll ever have.You may have noticed a bit more politics on the show recently (see Mark Gober, episode 172). This isn't a coincidence. The world is waking...

Jan 15, 2022 • 1h 4min
David Bodanis - The Art of Fairness and the Power of Decency in a World Turned Mean
Explore the importance of fairness and decency in a world turned mean with author David Bodanis. Discuss the toxic nature of work politics and the value of kindness in leadership. Reflect on personal growth, ambition, and the rise of meanness in society, emphasizing the power of fairness and decency in shaping successful relationships.

Jan 8, 2022 • 45min
Marta Krupinska - How to Lead and Succeed at Business Without Losing Yourself
Today's conversation with Marta Krupinska ended up being a total treat. We hoped to discuss honest approaches to entrepreneurship, but also ended up covering an incredible range of topics that I believe will inspire a lot of change for the year to come.Marta Krupinska is a London-based tech entrepreneur, and Head of Google for Startups in the UK where she focuses on acceleration of the most exciting startups that are using tech for social good and are founded by diverse entrepreneurs. Marta i...

Jan 1, 2022 • 1h 15min
Ben Joseph Stewart - How to Embrace Your Awakening and Stay Human in a Virtual World
Filmmaker Ben Joseph Stewart talks about awakening and staying human in a digital world. He discusses making mind-expanding documentaries, avoiding political biases, unraveling trust issues, seeking truth, and the future of the internet meeting all our senses. Explore the myth that drives us, the importance of learning from fools, and the concept of killing our Gods.

Dec 24, 2021 • 44min
Pamela Paul - 100 Things We've Lost to the Internet
Pamela Paul discusses the impact of the internet on society, the nostalgia for pre-internet experiences, and the challenges of writing while balancing other responsibilities. They cover the top 5 things lost, the power of the NYTimes for authors, and the beauty of not knowing.

Dec 18, 2021 • 46min
Mark Gober - Why the Idea of Government is Spiritually Oppressive and How to Set Yourself Free
Mark Gober challenges the idea of government as oppressive and advocates for a more spiritually liberated society. Topics include voluntaryism, taxation, consciousness, near-death experiences, ideal governance, and transitioning to a more ethical system.

Dec 11, 2021 • 51min
Christopher Fitton - How to Get Better Sleep for a Better Life (with Guided Hypnosis-Meditation)
Join Mo Gawdat and Christopher Fitton in a cozy episode exploring the importance of sleep, tips for better sleep hygiene, and the therapeutic power of hypnosis. Discover how Chris's Sleep Cove podcast has helped millions achieve peaceful sleep. Dive into a hypnotic meditation session for relaxation and rejuvenation, and learn the benefits of prioritizing self-care and gratitude for promoting restful sleep.

Dec 4, 2021 • 1h 13min
Dr. Stephen C. Meyer - How to Disprove the Theory of Evolution and the Scientific Case for God
Dr. Stephen C. Meyer challenges evolution & presents scientific evidence for God. Examines functionality in natural selection & improbable protein creation. Explores DNA as information storage, Cambrian explosion mystery, & limitations of Darwin's theory. Discusses intelligent design, fine tuning in universe, & evidence for a transcendent intelligence.